Health + Lifestyle

Hollywood has always concealed acne. As a young person, I was pressured to do the same. But online movements that embrace unfiltered skin are challenging me to rethink the beauty standards I grew up with and giving me the confidence to come out of hiding.

Women are disproportionately affected by invisible illnesses, often turning to alternatives when conventional medicine falls short. Some symptoms aren’t always measurable — but that doesn’t make them imaginary.

Mixed-gender teams aren’t as inclusive as they seem, especially at the Paralympic level. Alyssa White dreams of playing para hockey in the Paralympics for an official Canadian women’s team, but right now that team doesn’t exist.

Raised eyebrows and awkward questions follow those who choose a sober lifestyle. Join me, a Gen Z’er, as I look into the myths and realities of life without alcohol.

After a lifelong appreciation for video games spirals into escapism, a college student has to face the consequences of his addiction. Will he defeat the strong hold of problematic gaming or be stuck forever?

When a psychotic break lands a teen in the hospital, she is forced to navigate the mental health system. Eight years later, she meets a woman with similar experiences — and finds community and connection.

10,000 trees or bust

Ew! Body hair on women is gross! But should it be? Prickly hairs or smooth pixels, will the stigmatization of women’s body hair ever end?

How does the loss of a child shape a family — especially when it happens a decade before you are born? Learning about my older brother Ryan’s short life and tragic death is helping me understand my family in a new way.

Thanks to TikTok, Gen Z, and the impending climate crisis, the online second-hand clothing resale market is booming — but in-person thrifting is here to stay.

Through challenges on two canoe trips — near hypothermia on the first, and a crashed canoe on the second — one young leader gained perspective about true strength on the Turtle River.

What does it mean to camp like a girl? It means getting outside in spite of sexism and traditional gender norms. Two Manitoban organizations are getting women into the wilderness and celebrating how being outside helps women tap into their innate power — and have fun while doing it.